Question

Solve for x.
(5x - 24)
(8x + 9)

Answer 1

40
`x^(2)` - 147x - 216

Explanation:

(5x - 24) (8x + 9)

First start with multiplying 5x to 8x and 9

40
`x^(2)` +45x

then multiply -24 by 8x and 9

-192 x -216

40
`x^(2)` +45x

-192 x -216

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40
`x^(2)` - 147x - 216